First in the Family Humanist Scholarship

Four (4) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating LAUSD seniors who will be the first in their immediate families to go to college. Preference will be given to students who are (or have been) in foster care, homeless, undocumented students and/or LGBTQ. A two to three paragraph essay must accompany the application (between 400-700 words) on the following topic: Humanism is based on the belief that every human being should be treated equally regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, class, and disability status. What issue(s) are you passionate about addressing in your community and how might Humanism make a positive difference in creating social change? For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.

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